Philanthropic
mediumPositive tonefil-un-THROP-ik
adjective
Definition
Seeking to promote the welfare of others; generous
Memory hook
PHIL (love) + ANTHROP (humans) — loving humanity enough to give generously.
Word roots
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Examples
“Her philanthropic endeavors benefited thousands.”
“The philanthropic foundation funded medical research.”
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Fill in the blank with the right word:
“Her ______ endeavors benefited thousands.”
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philanthropic
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GRE Tip
Philanthropic is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "charitable" or "benevolent" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "misanthropic".
Related GRE Words
beneficent
Doing good or causing good to be done; generous and kind
magnanimous
Very generous or forgiving; noble in spirit
benevolent
Well-meaning and kindly; generous and charitable
benign
Gentle, harmless, or not serious; not causing harm or danger
liberal
Generous in giving; given freely; open to new ideas
stinting
Restrictive or ungenerous in giving or spending
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